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AO59 OZV

2009 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,362 mi
Last recorded102,362 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 98,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 81,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 74,384 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING, BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 68,954 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 68,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 60,838 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 60,837 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,812 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking between treads starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 49,812 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking between treads starting to go out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges both sides corroded (3.5.1i)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,647 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AO59 OZV is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 OZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 OZV registered?

AO59 OZV is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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